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Chinese egg rolls vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chinese egg rolls and Penne?

  • Chinese egg rolls are richer than Penne in Iron, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Chinese egg rolls have 14 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Penne. While Chinese egg rolls have 5.601g of Polyunsaturated fat, Penne has only 0.4g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Penne is lower.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, egg rolls, assorted and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +76.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.2%
Contains more Calcium +122.5%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.8%
Contains less Sodium -47%
Contains more Zinc +77.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 53% 13% 37% 15% 62% 17% 50% 32% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +76.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.2%
Contains more Calcium +122.5%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.8%
Contains less Sodium -47%
Contains more Zinc +77.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Penne
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 42% 18% 52% 23% 39% 0% 56% 148%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45.3%
Contains more Fats +198.5%
Contains more Carbs +62.4%
Contains more Other +71.8%
Contains more Water +43.1%
8% 12% 27% 51% 2%
Protein: 8.28 g
Fats: 11.94 g
Carbs: 27.29 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 1.89 g
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +45.3%
Contains more Fats +198.5%
Contains more Carbs +62.4%
Contains more Other +71.8%
Contains more Water +43.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +203.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1300.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.3
20% 28% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.601 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +203.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1300.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.3

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinese egg rolls Penne
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese egg rolls Penne Opinion
Net carbs 24.69g 14.1g Chinese egg rolls
Protein 8.28g 5.7g Chinese egg rolls
Fats 11.94g 4g Chinese egg rolls
Carbs 27.29g 16.8g Chinese egg rolls
Calories 250kcal 126kcal Chinese egg rolls
Starch 19.8g Chinese egg rolls
Fructose 0.73g Chinese egg rolls
Sugar 1.9g Chinese egg rolls
Fiber 2.6g 2.7g Penne
Calcium 40mg 89mg Penne
Iron 1.41mg 0.8mg Chinese egg rolls
Magnesium 18mg 30mg Penne
Phosphorus 85mg 118mg Penne
Potassium 165mg 122mg Chinese egg rolls
Sodium 468mg 248mg Penne
Zinc 0.62mg 1.1mg Penne
Copper 0.148mg Chinese egg rolls
Manganese 0.245mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B1 0.165mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B2 0.077mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B3 2.725mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B6 0.167mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B12 0.44µg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin K 58.9µg Chinese egg rolls
Tryptophan 0.066mg Chinese egg rolls
Threonine 0.339mg Chinese egg rolls
Isoleucine 0.296mg Chinese egg rolls
Leucine 0.581mg Chinese egg rolls
Lysine 0.368mg Chinese egg rolls
Methionine 0.147mg Chinese egg rolls
Phenylalanine 0.36mg Chinese egg rolls
Valine 0.331mg Chinese egg rolls
Histidine 0.183mg Chinese egg rolls
Cholesterol 16mg 12mg Penne
Trans Fat 0.103g 0.2g Chinese egg rolls
Saturated Fat 2.116g 2.3g Chinese egg rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 3.036g 1g Chinese egg rolls
Polyunsaturated fat 5.601g 0.4g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.871g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - ALA 0.636g Chinese egg rolls

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese egg rolls Penne
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Chinese egg rolls
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chinese egg rolls
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.184g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chinese egg rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167667/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.